HS Code 3404200000 80 Of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene...

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Preferential rules of origin for 3404200000

What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.

EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria
EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt
EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon
EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:
– With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
– Other / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except: hydrogenated oils having the character of waxes of heading 1516, fatty acids not chemically defined or industrial fatty alcohols having the character of waxes of heading 3823, and materials of heading 3404 However, these materials may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product [12] For the special conditions relating to ‘specific processes’, see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EU-Georgia DCFTA · Georgia
EU-Moldova DCFTA · Moldova

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes: — With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product [14] For the special conditions relating to ‘specific processes’, see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam
EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes: With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading
Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:
- With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
- Other / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except: hydrogenated oils having the character of waxes of heading 1516, fatty acids not chemically defined or industrial fatty alcohols having the character of waxes of heading 3823, and materials of heading 3404 However, these materials may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product [12] For the special conditions relating to «specific processes», see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EU-Canada CETA · Canada

A change from any other subheading.
EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes: — With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product — Other / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except: hydrogenated oils having the character of waxes of heading 1516, fatty acids not chemically defined or industrial fatty alcohols having the character of waxes of heading 3823, and materials of heading 3404. However, these materials may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product [12] For the special conditions relating to «specific processes», see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:
With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 per cent of the ex-works price of the product
Other / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except for: hydrogenated oils having the character of waxes of heading 1516, / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 per cent of the ex-works price of the product
fatty acids not chemically defined or industrial fatty alcohols having the character of waxes of heading 3823, and
materials of heading 3404.
However, these materials may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 20 per cent of the ex-works price of the product [19] For the special conditions relating to "specific processes", see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EEA/EFTA agreements (Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands) · Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:
– With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
[12] For the special conditions relating to “specific processes”, see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EPA CARIFORUM

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes: – With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, materials classified within the same heading may be used provided their value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product – Other / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except: – hydrogenated oils having the character of waxes of heading No 1516; – fatty acids not chemically defined or industrial fatty alcohols having the character of waxes of heading No 3823; – materials of heading No 3404 However, these materials may be used provided their value does not exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of the product. / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa

– With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, materials classified within the same heading may be used provided their value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
[12] For the special conditions relating to ‘specific processes’ see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:
– With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, materials classified within the same heading may be used provided their value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
– Other / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except: hydrogenated oils having the character of waxes of heading No 1516; fatty acids not chemically defined or industrial fatty alcohols having the character of waxes of heading No 3823; materials of heading No 3404 However, these materials may be used provided their value does not exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product [13] For the special conditions relating to ‘specific processes’ see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes: – With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, materials classified within the same heading may be used provided their value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product [12] For the special conditions relating to ‘specific processes’, see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EU-Israel Association Agreement · Israel

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:
— Artificial waxes and prepared waxes with a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, materials classified within the same heading may be used provided their value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
[21] See introductory note 6 of Annex I.
EU-Iceland FTA · Iceland

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:
– With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
[12] For the special conditions relating to ‘specific processes’, see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes: - With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product - Other / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except: hydrogenated oils having the character of waxes of heading 1516, fatty acids not chemically defined or industrial fatty alcohols having the character of waxes of heading 3823, and materials of heading 3404 However, these materials may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product [12] For the special conditions relating to ‘specific processes’, see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EU-Jordan Association Agreement (relaxed rules, 2016) · Jordan

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes: – With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading
EU-Japan EPA · Japan

CTSH; A chemical reaction, purification, production of standard materials or isomer separation is undergone; MaxNOM 50 % (EXW); or RVC 55 % (FOB).
EU-Korea FTA · South Korea

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes with a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Central America Association Agreement

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:
— With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes: — With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, materials classified within the same heading may be used provided their value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product — Other / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except: hydrogenated oils having the character of waxes of heading No 1516, fatty acids not chemically defined or industrial fatty alcohols having the character of waxes of heading No 3823, materiales of heading No 3404 However, these materials may be used provided their value does not exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product [14] For the special conditions relating to «specific processes» see introductory notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention · Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Switzerland, Türkiye

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:
– With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
[14] For the special conditions relating to ‘specific Processes’, see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes: - With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, materials classified within the same heading may be used provided their value does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product - Other / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except: hydrogenated oils having the character of waxes of heading No 1516; / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product fatty acids not chemically defined or industrial fatty alcohols having the character of waxes of heading No 3823; materials of heading No 3404 However, these materials may be used provided their value does not exceed 20% of the ex-works price of the product [1] For the special conditions relating to "specific processes" see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3
EPA SADC · South Africa

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:
– With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, materials classified within the same heading may be used provided their value does not exceed 50 % of the ex–works price of the product [17] For the special conditions relating to ‘specific processes’ see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes: With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product Manufacture from materials of any heading, except: hydrogenated oils having the character of waxes of heading 1516, / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product fatty acids not chemically defined or industrial fatty alcohols having the character of waxes of heading 3823, and materials of heading 3404 However, these materials may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of the product [12] For the special conditions relating to ‘specific processes’, see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EU-Ukraine DCFTA · Ukraine

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:
– With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
[12] For the special conditions relating to "specific processes", see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3 .
EU-Viet Nam FTA · Vietnam

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes: with a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax. / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading.

Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets

Legal and explanatory notes for 3404200000

Notes to chapter 34

Notes 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils of a kind used as mould release preparations (heading 1517); (b) separate chemically defined compounds; or (c) shampoos, dentifrices, shaving creams and foams, or bath preparations, containing soap or other organic surface-active agents (heading 3305, 3306 or 3307). 2. For the purposes of heading 3401, the expression ‘soap’ applies only to soap soluble in water. Soap and the other products of heading 3401 may contain added substances (for example, disinfectants, abrasive powders, fillers or medicaments). Products containing abrasive powders remain classified in heading 3401 only if in the form of bars, cakes or moulded pieces or shapes. In other forms, they are to be classified in heading 3405 as ‘scouring powders and similar preparations’. 3. For the purposes of heading 3402, ‘organic surface-active agents’ are products which, when mixed with water at a concentration of 0,5 % at 20 °C and left to stand for one hour at the same temperature: (a) give a transparent or translucent liquid or stable emulsion without separation of insoluble matter; and (b) reduce the surface tension of water to 4,5 × 10–2 N/m (45 dyn/cm) or less. 4. In heading 3403, the expression ‘petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals’ applies to the products defined in note 2 to Chapter 27. 5. In heading 3404, subject to the exclusions provided below, the expression ‘artificial waxes and prepared waxes’ applies only to: (a) chemically produced organic products of a waxy character, whether or not water-soluble; (b) products obtained by mixing different waxes; (c) products of a waxy character with a basis of one or more waxes and containing fats, resins, mineral substances or other materials. The heading does not apply to: (a) products of heading 1516, 3402 or 3823, even if having a waxy character; (b) unmixed animal waxes or unmixed vegetable waxes, whether or not refined or coloured, of heading 1521; (c) mineral waxes or similar products of heading 2712, whether or not intermixed or merely coloured; or (d) waxes mixed with, dispersed in or dissolved in a liquid medium (headings 3405, 3809, etc.).

Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex

Restrictions and flags for 340420

Russia sanctions: import ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXI 3404

Art. 3i, goods generating significant revenue for Russia
Read the act on EUR-Lex
Russia sanctions: export ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXIII 3404

Art. 3k, goods contributing to Russian industrial capacity
Read the act on EUR-Lex
Dual-use goods Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Annex I 34042000

Covers only part of the goods under this code (act names 34042000).

May be dual-use; check the Annex I entry 1C111 (correlation table is non-binding)
Read the act on EUR-Lex

For orientation only. Check the act before you rely on a flag; thresholds, derogations and exceptions are not shown in full. The dual-use table links codes to control list entries and is non-binding.

EU trade in 2025 for 340420

Extra-EU imports: €74.4M; 54,763 t
Extra-EU exports: €66.8M

Top origin countries by import value

China €37.2M
South Korea €18M
United States €6M
Japan €5.4M
India €3.3M

CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.

UK import duty for 340420

Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.

Import VAT in the EU

Austria 20 %
Belgium 21 %
Bulgaria 20 %
Croatia 25 %
Cyprus 19 %
Czechia 21 %
Denmark 25 %
Estonia 24 %
Finland 25.5 %
France 20 %
Germany 19 %
Greece 24 %
Hungary 27 %
Ireland 23 %
Italy 22 %
Latvia 21 %
Lithuania 21 %
Luxembourg 17 %
Malta 18 %
Netherlands 21 %
Poland 23 %
Portugal 23 %
Romania 21 %
Slovakia 23 %
Slovenia 22 %
Spain 21 %
Sweden 25 %

Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.

Rules of origin

Preferential rules of origin for subheading 340420 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.

Rules of origin on Access2Markets

Information

When importing or exporting "Of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol)", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 3404200000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.

To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol)", consider the following points:

Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol)".
Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol)" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.

In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol)" is 3404200000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol)".

HS Code structure

1. Chapter

There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 34 was selected for soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, 'dental waxes' and dental preparations with a basis of plaster

2. Heading

The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 04 refers to Artificial waxes and prepared waxes.

3. Subheading

The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 20 refers to Of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol).

HS Code tree structure

3400000000 80

Chapter SOAP, ORGANIC SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS, WASHING PREPARATIONS, LUBRICATING PREPARATIONS, ARTIFICIAL WAXES, PREPARED WAXES, POLISHING OR SCOURING PREPARATIONS, CANDLES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, MODELLING PASTES, 'DENTAL WAXES' AND DENTAL PREPARATIONS WITH A BASIS OF PLASTER

3404000000 80

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes

3404200000 80

- Of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol)

3404900000 80

- Other

Tariff number 3404200000 80 - Of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol)